Head of Production (Social)

Job details

Posted 7 April 2026

Salary £80,000 – £100,000 per day

Location South East London

Contract type Permanent

Reference 133565

IR35

Job description

. [Employer hidden] are partnering with a renowned digital publisher to recruit for a Head of Social Production, to lead and scale their team across video, design, and social content. This is a senior leadership role with a strong operational focus, overseeing end to end production pipeline from pre-pro, workflows, shoots/filming, to editing and delivery across short-form video, social series and branded content. You will work closely with creative and commercial teams, to ensure high-quality, platform-native content is always delivered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the social video production team.
• Lead all technical and logistical aspects of end to end production from scheduling, arranging equipment, shoot planning through to post-production workflows.
• Manage a large team of editors, videographers, producers and freelancers, ensuring high-quality, engaging social content is delivered at all times.
• Ensure all video output is platform-optimised (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat etc) and visually aligned to brand standards.
• Monitor output quality and implement improvements in workflow, editing, and technical standards as required.
• Champion new tools, templates, AI workflows and best-in-class production practices.
• Oversee and manage budgets, timelines, and external supplier agreements.

Experience/skills required:

• Solid experience working in a senior video production role, either in a social/digital agency or directly within publishing.
• You must be extremely organised with proven success working in a leadership role and managing/developing teams.
• Proven knowledge of end-to-end and production processes, including camera, lighting, sound, editing and file delivery.
• Experience producing short-form content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Snapchat.
• A creative eye and understanding of how video drives audience growth on social platforms
• Ability to lead multiple large projects and shoots simultaneously, with a calm, solutions-first mindset.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects etc) and modern editing workflows

Salary: £80,000-100,000 Start date: As soon as possible Office Location: South East London – 3 days per week in office

[Employer hidden] are the UK’s leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/